The 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera has 6 recalls, with multiple fire and control risks topping the list, including a fuel line that can wear through and leak near ignition sources, and an overloaded heater blower resistor that can ignite plastic components in the engine compartment.
On the control side, vehicles with cruise control have a plastic ball socket in the cruise control linkage that can break and jam against nearby components, preventing the throttle from returning to idle and leaving the driver unable to reduce engine power. The front hood latch can also fail to fully engage if luggage or a trim piece interferes with it, allowing the hood to fly open at speed and block forward vision. The steering column's upper universal joint may have developed cracks that worsen under hard impacts, such as striking a curb, leading to looseness and unexpected play in the steering wheel. There is also a label recall affecting the passenger side mirror, where a wrong-font warning sticker may leave the driver unaware of how close objects actually are.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side mirror has a label with incorrect font size that doesn't meet Federal safety standards for rearview mirrors.
What the fix does
The label on the passenger mirror will be corrected at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The steering column's upper universal joint may have developed cracks during manufacturing. When exposed to high forces, such as hitting a curb, the defective joint can develop excessive looseness, causing steering noise and play. If not repaired, further deterioration could result in loss of steering control.
What the fix does
The universal joint will be inspected for cracks and replaced if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear heater blower can seize or bind, causing the blower resistor to overheat. The overheated resistor can ignite the plastic air pipe it connects to, potentially causing an engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
A new resistor with a built-in circuit breaker will be installed to prevent overheating.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic ball socket on the cruise control linkage can break, causing the linkage to detach and jam against nearby parts, which may prevent the throttle plate from returning to idle.
What the fix does
Install a new cruise control linkage with steel ball sockets and lubricate the cruise control relay lever.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel line to the rear fuel pump may rub against the brake pad wear indicator wire and wear through, causing a fuel leak that could lead to a vehicle fire.
What the fix does
The fuel line will be inspected and replaced if needed, then rerouted away from the brake pad wire.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front hood safety latch may fail to lock properly due to interference from luggage or a plastic trim piece in the compartment. If the latch doesn't lock and the hood opens while driving, it could obstruct your view and cause an accident.
What the fix does
The plastic trim piece will be replaced and a bracket installed behind the safety latch to prevent luggage or objects from interfering with it.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
